What we’re about
This is a simple support group for young adults in the millennial and Gen Z age groups who may be suffering from anxiety or depression and conditions related to that. We have a lot in common in terms of age, life transitions, struggles with work, school, family, etc… I’d like to keep things simple and have very low-key meetups at local quiet spots like coffee shops, libraries, etc that are centrally located so people with anxiety can attend more easily. I AM NOT A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, just another person with my own issues who wants to help others and work on myself in the process. Meetups will are very informal. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for everyone to speak freely and not be judged. I do not mind facilitating the groups and getting the ice broken for everyone.
Please read and agree to the following:
Millennial - Gen Z PTSD Anxiety
Depression OCD Support Group Consent Form
All persons participating in this support group must read and agree to this form. If you do not understand any part of this form, please ask any questions prior to participating in the group.
The purpose of this form is to advise you about the rules and other considerations involving this support group so that you can consent to participation.
To make this support group safe, supportive, productive, and the best experience possible for group members, it is important for each member to make a commitment to actively attend the group or to engage in the group chat if you are unable to attend meetings for whatever reason. In doing so, you get the benefit of yours and others’ efforts. Support groups with online chats like ours generally have the same purpose or intention as sessions that are conducted in person.
Please agree to abide by the following:
I understand that, while support group members will adhere to its privacy policies and procedures as best they can, we are not medical or mental health professionals and cannot guarantee that any information shared in this group will be helpful, medically accurate, or will be kept confidential. I understand that many topics discussed will involve the subjective input and opinions of others and that there is a risk that members of the group may violate the confidentiality of the group.
I understand that, through participation in this support group, there could be disclosure of
personal information if a member expresses a potential for self-harm, suicide, violence, etc.
I understand that in this support group, everything shared is confidential and may not be
disclosed to anyone outside of the group, except as may be otherwise required by law or in situations discussed in the previous paragraph.
I understand that the organizer(s) of this group reserves the right to request that I leave the group for not
abiding by its rules or by engaging in conduct that could be detrimental to other group members.
This support group does not provide emergency or crisis services. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Participation in this support group is voluntary, and you may discontinue participation at any time.
Group rules are as follows:
-Members will maintain regular group participation, either by attending meetups or by engaging in the group chat.
-Members will keep anything discussed in this group confidential EXCEPT when there is a legitimate concern of safety involving a group member or someone they are affiliated with involving a member… such cases include, but are not limited to, discussing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, making threats of violence against other group members or persons known to a group member, discussion of child abuse, medical emergencies, etc…
-Group members will not give medical advice or attempt to provide any medical services or provide medications to other members.
-Absolutely no politics are to be discussed in this group.
-This is not a dating group. While relationships do happen and everyone is an adult, it is in the best interest of all members that people in this group are not using this group as a means to pursue relationships. If you pursue a relationship with someone else and they decline your advances, it is incumbent upon you to respect their decision and let it have no bearing on your interactions with the group
-This group is to be free of judgment and is supposed to be for support of all members. While people may get offended at the opinions of others, we have to do our best to see the perspectives of others and engage in good faith discussions. If someone establishes a boundary and you choose to cross it, it can be detrimental to the individual and the group as a whole. Anyone is free to decline to answer any question or decline to discuss any topic that they are uncomfortable with.
-Absolutely no illegal substance use at group functions will be tolerated.
-All members and guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
By reading this form and attending meetups or using the meetup group chat, I understand that this group is not intended to replace the help of medical professionals and this is not a professionally-supervised mental health group. I hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the organizer(s) and other members from any claim, liability, demand action, or cause of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury I may incur during or as a result of my participation in this group.
